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VETERANS HERALDED AS ALPINE WALL OF HONOR BREAKS GROUND
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 29, 2011 (Alpine) — Elected officials, tribal leaders, community members and veterans turned out this morning at a “Labor of Love” event to break
“COMPUTERS 2 SD KIDS” OPENS FIRST ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DROP-OFF CENTER IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version California Welcome Center at Viejas Outlets to accept donated electronics to help families in need January 5, 2011 (Alpine) – Viejas Outlet Center announces the opening of a
WARNER SPRINGS RANCH COMES FULL CIRCLE WITH PALA PURCHASE
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Ariele Johannson January 4, 2010 (Warner Springs)–For historic Warner Springs Ranch, time seems circular as its past echoes for a return. In keeping
6 BIG DESERT SOLAR PROJECTS GET UNWELCOME HOLIDAY SURPISE: NATIVE AMERICAN GROUP FILES SUIT AGAINST BLM FOR FAILURE TO CONSENT
Printer-friendly version December 28, 2010 (Blythe, CA)– La Cuna de Aztlan Sacred Sites Protection Circle, a Native American cultural protection group, filed a lawsuit yesterday in the U.S. District Court,
ANTHONY PICO REGAINS LEADERSHIP AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly version New tribal council also elected December 21, 2010 (Alpine)—Anthony Pico has been elected chairman of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, replacing Bobby Barrett, who served five terms
HOUSE APPROVES SETTLEMENT IN NATIVE AMERICAN TRUST FUND CASE
Printer-friendly version Local representatives split on votes By Miriam Raftery December 4, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)—By a 256-152 vote, the House of Representatives has approved the Claims
FILM SHOWING ON ANNA SANDOVAL’S LIFE TO BE SHOWN NOV. 20 AT SAN DIEGO WOMEN’’S HISTORY MUSEUM
Printer-friendly version November 18, 2010 (San Diego) – The San Diego Women’s History Museum will present a film showing on the life of Kumeyaay elder Anna Prieto Sandoval this Saturday, November 20th
VIEJAS, PADRE WATER AND NATIVE HERITAGE COMMISSION AGREE TO FURTHER CULTURAL ASSESSMENT AT SACRED SITE
Printer-friendly version November 17, 2010 (Alpine) – The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians and Padre Dam Municipal Water District today announced an agreement to conduct further tribal cultural resource investigations
TRIBE SUES TO BLOCK DESERT SOLAR PROJECT; PROTESTERS GATHER IN OCOTILLO TO OPPOSE ONE OF WORLD’S LARGEST SOLAR PROJECTS
Printer-friendly version Environmentalists, desert enthusiasts and East County organizations also object to Tessera’s 10-mile-long, 6,000-acre desert solar farm which would tie in to Sunrise Powerlink By Miriam Raftery
PASSAGES: ANNA PRIETO SANDOVAL, SYCUAN’S FIRST WOMAN TRIBAL CHAIR
Printer-friendly version Sandoval helped lead tribe from poverty to prosperity “Our people need to understand the importance of honoring our ancestors and our traditions and to never forget the
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JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE OF CALIFORNIA DONATES $75,000 TO REGIONAL HEALTHCARE AGENCIES
Printer-friendly versionTribe seeks to alleviate effects of pandemic Source: Jamul Indian Village of California Photo: Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of Jamul Indian Village of California January 5, 2021 (Jamul) – Today,

LOCAL CASINOS CANCEL NEW YEAR’S PARTIES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Creative Commons via Bing December 31, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – On most New Year’s eves, local casinos host lavish parties with amenities

JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE OF CALIFORNIA’S CHAIRWOMAN, ERICA M. PINTO, ELECTED CHAIR OF SOUTHERN INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL, INC.
Printer-friendly versionChairwoman expands efforts to improve lives of Native peoples East County News Service December 10, 2020 (Jamul) – On Monday, November 30, Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of The Jamul Indian

POSSIBLE KUMEYAAY CREMATION SITE SPARKS NEW BID TO HALT BORDER WALL PROJECT
Printer-friendly versionBy Ken Stone, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: Members of the Kumeyaay tribe danced at the beginning of the Women’s March rally

JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE OF CALIFORNIA CHAIRWOMAN, ERICA M. PINTO, RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS HONOR FROM THE AMERICAN INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Warrior Award recognizes outstanding efforts to grow tribal business November 9, 2020 (Jamul) – Last Friday, Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of Jamul Indian

SUNBELT CELEBRATES NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH WITH NEW RELEASE AND ONLINE PROGRAMS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery November 9, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) — Just in time for Native American Heritage Month, Sunbelt Publications announces the release of California Indian Basketry: Ikons
VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT DONATES 100,000 MASKS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS
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QUESTION, PERSUADE, REFER: VIRTUAL SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING HOSTED BY KUMEYAAY FAMILY SERVICES
Printer-friendly versionSource: Southern Indian Health Council August 31, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – Kumeyaay Family Services PEI (Prevention and Early Intervention) is hosting a virtual suicide prevention training which is

FEDERAL JUDGE SIDES WITH TRUMP FOR NOW IN TRIBAL SUIT OVER BORDER WALL
Printer-friendly versionBy Ken Stone, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: A section of new, steel bollard-style replacement wall goes up near Calexico. CBP photo

WHILE MAJOR EVENT PLANNERS RALLY TO REQUEST AID AS SHUTDOWNS CONTINUE, TRIBES RESUME EVENTS, EXEMPT FROM STATE RESTRICTIONS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery August 24, 2020 (San Diego) – Due to state and county restrictions on gatherings of any size, most theaters, concert halls and other large event sites